Description

Dr. Duncan is a professor in the Department of Psychology and the Associate Director for the Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology. After graduating with a B.A. in Sociology from Howard University, she completed her doctoral degree in Psychology at Clark University and received post-doctorate training in clinical and community psychology at Yale University. As a professor, Dr. Duncan’s interests include cross-cultural psychology, minority issues, community psychology, and ethics. As a clinical psychologist, she has extensive experience working with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, and with members of the LGBT community. Dr. Duncan’s expertise also extends into the area of humanitarian assistance and community consultation on behalf of vulnerable children and communities. This work focuses on addressing the psychosocial needs of children through the development and evaluation of international and domestic governmental and non-governmental assistance programs, which target communities affected by war, genocide, HIV/AIDS, drought, and natural disasters.

Specialties

Cross-cultural psychology; minority issues; professional ethics; sexual assault and domestic violence; psychosocial assistance to children and communities made vulnerable by war, genocide, HIV/AIDS, and natural diasters.